When to go · Santiago
Santiago in July
Mixed month. Coldest month; snow in the Andes, smog in the city.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 15°C59°F / 5°C41°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- Chile overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Chile overall
Verdict
Coldest month; snow in the Andes, smog in the city.
Weather in July
- SantiagoHighs around 15 °C, lows around 5 °C, rain on about 4 daysHighs around 59 °F, lows around 41 °F, rain on about 4 days
- Central Chile, Chile · Santiago, Valparaíso, wine valleyscool
Mediterranean: hot dry summers (30 °C+), cool wet winters with smog in Santiago; harvest festivals in March.Mediterranean: hot dry summers (86 °F+), cool wet winters with smog in Santiago; harvest festivals in March.
Winter season
Snow in the Andes and ski season; rain clears the air.
Watch: Smog days and cold nights.
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Ski season
Jun–Aug
Farellones and Valle Nevado are day trips from the city; roads are busy on weekends.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Chile overall
- Medium
- Prices · Chile overall
- Medium
Chile overall: Ski season and school holidays; cold Atacama nights.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
- Layers: a fleece or light jacket